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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. What s inside? Introduction 3 Specifications 4 Exploded view 5 Accessories 6 2. Choose your setup Configure your Evolv X 7 Get started 8 Installing motherboard 10 Installing power supply 11 Installing fans Connecting the Fan Hub 12 Installing drives 14 Installing water cooling Radiator installation Pump/Reservoir installation 17 Installing GPU Anti-Sag Bracket 20 Connecting front I/O 21 D-RGB lighting Sync lighting with D-RGB motherboard 3. Support 22 Cable Management 24 Optional Upgrades: 25 Installing vertical GPU 27 Installing Dual System 28 Contact us 30 Warranty 31 2
INTRODUCTION Welcome to Phanteks! The Evolv X is one of the most versatile mid-tower chassis out there, ready for the future and the most powerful hardware. Built from premium materials that are engineered with utmost care and attention to detail. A design based on continuous product improvement and innovation throughout the Evolv Series. Discover the ultimate building experience. Phanteks believes that meaningful designs are created through the fusion of form and function. The Phanteks team 3
SPECIFICATIONS CASE SPECIFICATIONS Dimension 240 mm x 520 mm x 510 mm (WxHxD) 94.5 in x 20.5 in x 20.1 in Form Factor Mid Tower Materials Anodized aluminum panels Powder coated steel chassis Tempered glass side panels MB Support E-ATX, ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini ITX Front I/O Power button, 2x USB 3.0, Microphone, Headphone, D-RGB Mode button, D-RGB Color button, USB 3.1 GEN 2 Type-C Side Window Yes, Tempered glass both sides PCI SLOTS & DRIVE BAYS PCI slots 7x Internal 3.5 10x (4 included) Internal 2.5 9x (6 included) FAN 120 mm 140 mm Front 3x 3x (2 installed) Top 3x 2x Rear 1x 1x (1 installed) INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Premium fan 140 mm 3x (installed) Universal Fan Hub 1x (installed) 3.5 stackable HDD bracket 4x Vertical GPU Mount 1x Accessory bag 1x Anti-Sag Bracket 1x Airflow Cover 1x Toolbox 1x CLEARANCE CPU Cooler Clearance 190 mm (7.48 in) GPU Clearance 435 mm (17.24 in) Front Radiator thickness 95 mm (3.74 in) Top Radiator thickness 65 mm (2.56 in) SUPPORT Contact (International) Contact (North and South America) Warranty support@phanteks.com support@phanteksusa.com 5 Years* RADIATOR 120 mm 140 mm Front Up to 360 Up to 420 Top Up to 360 Up to 280 Rear 120 140 *see page 31 4
EXPLODED VIEW 1. Chassis 2. Front Panel 3. Top Panel 4. Side Panels 5. Radiator Bracket 6. PSU Bracket 7. Dual System Cover 8. SSD Covers 9. Airflow Cover 10. Front Dust Filter 11. PSU Filter 3 5 9 4 7 11 6 8 1 4 10 2 5
ACCESSORIES 3.5 MODULAR HDD BRACKET - 4 included in accessory box - For 3.5 or 2.5 Drive PREMIUM FAN 140 MM - 3 Pre-installed - Hight static pressure - Silent operation VERTICAL GPU MOUNT - Included in accessory box - Riser Cable is sold separately AIRFLOW COVER - Included in accessory box - Magnetic ACCESSORY BAG AND TOOLBOX Accessory bag Toolbox M3x5 mm Motherboard / SSD / ODD screw Fan screw Motherboard Standoff + tool GPU Anti-Sag Bracket 1x 6x Zip Tie 150mm Phanteks Logo Badge 6-32x6 mm Hex screw 34x 6-32x6 mm Thumb screw 12x 6-32x5 mm Case screw 1x 6-32x9 mm HDD screw Riser Cable screw 7x 12x 6x 16x 3x 6
CONFIGURE YOUR EVOLV X The EVOLV X has the most versatile chassis design. With so many possibilities you can use this overview to choose and plan the best configuration for your build. COOLING PAGE 12 WATER COOLING STORAGE PAGE 14 PAGE 17 DUAL SYSTEM PAGE 28 7
GET STARTED PREPARATIONS The Evolv X case is designed to support installation in standing position. Don t turn on the power to your system until installation is complete. Discharge your body s static electric charge by touching a grounded surface before performing any hardware procedure. Make sure to consult the manuals of your hardware before installation. If you do not feel comfortable with performing the installation procedure, consult a qualified computer technician. 1. REMOVING FRONT PANEL 2. UNLOCKING SIDE PANELS 1 2 REMOVE: 4x 8
3. OPENING SIDE PANELS REQUIRE: 4. REMOVING TOP PANEL 3 2 Use the 4x thumb screws on the front to secure the Side Panels during transport or public events. LOOSEN: 2x 9
INSTALLING MOTHERBOARD REQUIRE: Use the motherboards screws from the toolbox to install your motherboard on the pre-installed standoffs. For repositioning standoffs STANDOFF POSITIONING ATX / E-ATX (Pre-installed) Micro ATX install extra standoffs Some motherboards require installation / repositioning of the standoffs. Please consult your motherboard manual for the correct standoff positioning. By loosening the thumb screws you can slide the Cable Covers left and right for optimal cable management. These standoffs have a special collar to keep the motherboard in place when installing vertically. 10
INSTALLING POWER SUPPLY REQUIRE: The power supply can be installed by removing the PSU bracket on the rear. 1. PUSH LOOSEN: 2x 1 4x 2. OPEN 2 Connect all needed cables to the power supply before installing it in the case. 11
INSTALLING FANS REQUIRE: C o n f i g u r e y o u r a i r f l o w - p a t h w i t h t h i s o v e r v i e w. A l l f a n l o c a t i o n s support both 120mm and 140mm fans. FRONT Install the magnetic Airflow Cover to prevent air from recirculating when you install 2x 120 mm or 2x 140 mm fans. TOP 140 FAN B 120 FAN A I R F LOW COVE R 140 FAN LOOSEN: 2x REAR 140 FAN 12 A 120 FAN 120 FAN
CONNECTING THE UNIVERSAL FAN HUB TO MOTHERBOARD 1. 2. 3. CONNECT THE FAN HUB 4-PIN CABLE TO YOUR MOTHERBOARD FAN HEADER CONNECT EXTRA FANS TO THE CORRESPONDING CONNECTOR ON THE UNIVERSAL FAN HUB CONNECT THE SATA CABLE TO THE POWER SUPPLY SATA FAN HUB 4-Pin TO PSU You can choose a PWM or DC output in the motherboard settings. The Fan Hub will automatically translate the signal to all connected 3- and 4-pin fans. Check WWW.PHANTEKS.COM/FAQ for more technical details. BLACK 3-PIN BLACK 4-PIN WHITE 3-/4-PIN UNIVERSAL Choosing a PWM output provides the most customization options in the motherboard settings. Expand the number of fans with splitter cables up to a maximum of 4A total power. Splitter cables are sold separately: PH-CB-Y4P / Y3P The White Connector will provide the RPM signal to the motherboard. 13
INSTALLING DRIVES REQUIRE: 2.5 SSD INSTALLATION Both SSD Covers support 3x 2.5 SSDs. Each SSD is mounted with 4x screws. REMOVE: 4x 4x CABLES OPTIONAL SSD STORAGE Up to 3x additional SSDs can be installed using the *Phanteks 2,5 SSD bracket (PH-SDBKT_01). *SSD brackets are not included and sold separately. 4x PH-SDBKT_01 required 14
3.5 HDD INSTALLATION REQUIRE: 4x Phanteks Stackable 3.5 HDD Brackets are included. Additional brackets are sold separately (PH-HDDKT_03). HDD INSTALLATION STACK / INSTALL REMOVE HDD 1 2 2 1 4x Each HDD bracket can be stacked together to offer more flexibility. BOTTOM COMPARTMENT 1. LIFT UP LATCH 2. PULL OUT The HDD bracket can also house a 2.5 SSD instead of a 3.5 HDD. TWO STACK-CONFIGURATION SINGLE STACK-CONFIGURATION A C 195mm PSU Clearance B 250mm PSU Clearance POSITION A+C POSITION B 15
REQUIRE: M A I N CO M PA R T M E N T 2. M O U N T T H E ( S I N G L E / S TA C K E D ) HDD BRACKETS IN POSITION A B C D E REMOVE: 1x 3. SECURE WITH 2 THUMBSCREWS 2x 16 F S TAC K REMOVE THE CABLE COVER(S) TO REVEAL THE HDD MOUNTS S TAC K 1. Stack the HDD brackets before mounting if you install more than 1x bracket. S TAC K Up to 6 Stackable HDD Brackets can be installed in the main compartment.
INSTALLING WATER COOLING REQUIRE: TOP 120 FORM FACTOR 140 FORM FACTOR Use the Airflow Cover to prevent hot air from circulating. 120 140 240 280 2 1 360 FRONT REAR 120 FORM FACTOR 120 140 FORM FACTOR 140 120 FORM FACTOR 120 240 360 140 FORM FACTOR 140 280 420 17
RADIATOR CLEARANCE TOP MAX. RADIATOR CLEARANCE 140mm Radiators: A:405mm B:146mm C:65mm 120mm Radiators: A:405mm B:126mm C:65mm* *If the motherboard and its components (e.g. memory) are 50mm or lower there is no limit in Radiator thickness. FRONT MAX. RADIATOR CLEARANCE: A:465mm B:148mm C:95mm B C TOP A A Installing a fill port in the top radiator bracket and/or a drain port in the front of the case makes water cooling maintenance much easier. The port diameters are 20.5mm. Phanteks Passthrough fitting: PH-PTF_BK/CR_G1/4 Phanteks Ball-Valve fitting: PH-BVA_BK/CR_G1/4 B C FRONT DRAIN PORT FILL PORT 18
RESERVOIR INSTALLATION Reservoir mounting points are accessed by removing the Cable Covers. 26mm REMOVE: 1x OPTIONAL PUMP BRACKET The universal Pump Bracket can be installed in the bottom compartment using 4 case screws. Pump Bracket sold separately (PH-PUMBKT_01) 4x 19
GPU ANTI-SAG BRACKET REQUIRE: To prevent your GPU from tipping down you can install the GPU Anti-Sag Bracket. 3 2 4 INSTALLING GPU ANTI-SAG BRACKET 1. 2. 3. 4. INSTALL ALL GPU AND PCI CARDS PLACE THE GPU ANTI-SAG BRACKET INSERT THE THUMBSCREWS WITHOUT TIGHTENING THEM PRESS DOWN AND LOCK THE THUMBSCREWS IN POSITION. 2x Always loosen the 2 thumb screws before removing any GPU or PCI card. 20
CONNECTING FRONT I/O Please consult the motherboard manual for additional instructions. TO MOTHERBOARD Power SW There s no POWER LED +/ - cable. For powering your Evolv X lighting, please go to page 22. HD AUDIO USB 3.0 POWER BUTTON 2x USB 3.0 USB 3.1 GEN 2 TYPE-C MICROPHONE HEADPHONE D-RGB MODE D-RGB COLOR USB 3.1 GEN 2 TYPE-C Please make sure to consult your motherboard manual before connecting your front I/O. 21
D-RGB LIGHTING TO PHANTEKS D-RGB PRODUCTS The integrated D-RGB lighting is plug-and-play and can be expanded with up to 8 more D-RGB products from Phanteks. Please connect the 12V SATA connector to your PSU to power the case lighting. TO POWER SUPPLY MODE COLOR SATA TO THIRD PARTY D-RGB PRODUCTS D-RGB CONTROLS MODE Solid Breathin g Radar Sparkle Rainbow COLOR All Phanteks D-RGB products can be Daisy- Chained to optimize cable management. 2 sec Press & Hold MODE: Turn off Front LED s. Press & Hold MODE 2 sec again: Turn off all LED s. 22
SYNC CASE LIGHTING WITH D-RGB COMPATIBLE MOTHERBOARD 1. Connect the D-RGB motherboard connector to the motherboard. To DIGITAL-RGB Motherboard D-RGB MOTHERBOARD ADAPTER MOTHERBOARD D-RGB HEADER 2. Run the Motherboard Lighting software and follow the instructions to set up your lighting. Only connect Phanteks D-RGB products to a 3-pin 5V motherboard connector. COMPATIBLE WITH 23
CABLE MANAGEMENT Use the velcro ties to route your cables before closing the SSD Covers. Zip ties are included in the accessory bag to manage any excess cables. Velcro Ties GPU CABLE ROUTING 24
OPTIONAL UPGRADES 2.5 SSD BRACKET PH-SDBKT_01 For 2.5 SSD Drive Upgrade up to 3x additional 2,5 SSDs with the optional SSD brackets. PAGE 14 3.5 STACKABLE HDD BRACKETS PH-HDDKT_03 For 3.5 or 2.5 Drive Upgrade up to 6x additional 3,5 HDDs with the optional HDD brackets. PAGE 15 PHANTEKS PH-F120MP / PH-F140MP High static pressure 120/140 mm fans More fans can be installed in the Evolv X and connected to the Universal Fan Hub using splitter cables. PAGE 12 DIGITAL-RGB LED COMBO SET PH-DRGBLED_CMBO High density Digital-RGB LED strips with magnets The D-RGB equipped Evolv X is ready to expand with more D-RGB lighting products. PAGE 22 HALOS (LUX) DIGITAL RGB FAN FRAMES PH-FF120DRGBA PH-FF120DRGBP PH-FF140DRGBA PH-FF140DRGBP High density Digital-RGB LED fan frames that illuminate any fan. The D-RGB equipped Evolv X is ready to expand with more D-RGB lighting products. PAGE 22 Y-SPLITTER CABLES 4-pin / 3-pin Fan splitters More fans can be connected to the Universal Fan Hub using splitter cables. PAGE 13 PH-CB-Y4P / PH-CB-Y3P CABLE EXTENSION SET PH-CBCMBO - Available in multiple colors - Includes clear cable combs - Also available as separate cables Included cables: - Motherboard 24-pin - CPU 4+4-pin - 2x GPU 6+2-pin 25
220 mm Slimline PCI-E x16 Riser Cable 90 PH-CBRS_SL22 220 mm Premium Shielded High Speed PCI-E x16 Riser Cable 90 PH-CBRS_PR22 Vertical GPU installation With the optional Riser Cable you can place any 2- or 3-slot GPU vertically. PAGE 27 ITX Upgrade Kit Dual System installation With the optional Riser Cable you can place any 2- or 3-slot GPU vertically for your 2nd ITX system. PAGE 28 PH-ITXKT_02 600 mm Premium Shielded High Speed PCI-E x16 Riser Cable 90 PH-CBRS_PR60 Vertical GPU installation for 2nd system (Dual system configuration) With the optional Riser Cable you can place any 2- or 3-slot GPU vertically for your 2nd ITX system. PAGE 29 Revolt X Power Supply Dual System installation T he Revolt X power supply unlocks the Dual System Configuration. But also works great as a single system power supply. PAGE 11 PH-P1000PS PH-P1200PS 26
INSTALLING VERTICAL GPU REQUIRE: 1. INSTALL RISER CABLE Riser Cable sold separately (PH-CBRS_SL22) 2x 2. INSTALL VERTICAL GPU MOUNT WITH 2X SCREWS 2x A B The GPU Mount has 2 mounting positions. Position A allows for better air cooling and 3-slot GPU cards. 27
INSTALLING DUAL SYSTEM ITX Bracket sold separately (PH-ITXKT_02) REQUIRE: 1. The Revolt X power supply from Phanteks is required for this configuration. REMOVE THE DUAL SYSTEM COVER FROM THE CHASSIS. REMOVE: 2x 2. INSTALL YOUR ITX MOTHERBOARD ON THE BRACKET USING THE INCLUDED MOTHERBOARD SCREWS Motherboard screws and ITX bracket screws are included with the ITX bracket ( PH-ITXKT_02) TO ITX MOTHERBOARD Power SW Power LED 4x 3. CONNECT THE POWER SWITCH AND LED CABLE 4. INSTALL THE ITX BRACKET WITH 4X ITX BRACKET SCREWS 4x 1 4 28
VERTICAL GPU SECOND SYSTEM REQUIRE: 1. INSTALL RISER CABLE Riser Cable sold separately (PH-CBRS_PR60) Depending on your needs, it s not always necessary to install a GPU for your second system when your ITX motherboard is equipped with an onboard GPU. 2x 2. INSTALL VERTICAL GPU MOUNT WITH 2X SCREWS 3. MOVE VELCRO TIE REMOVE: 1x 2x B A 1x 1x The GPU Mount has mounting positions. Position A allows for better air cooling and 3-slot GPU cards. 1x 29
CONTACT US As a Phanteks customer, you are priority number one. We have a dedicated team of employees across the globe working hard every day to make sure we deliver the superior experience you deserve. We are here for you. If you have a question or a concern about our products, we have numerous ways you can reach us. Please choose one most convenient for you to connect with our team. CUSTOMER CARE RMA and Technical Support International Email : support@phanteks.com Facebook : @Phanteks RMA and Technical Support Americas Hours : Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 PST Phone number : +1(909)598-2115 Email : support@phanteksusa.com Facebook : @Phanteks For up-to-date information please check www.phanteks.com EVOLV X PRODUCT PAGE PHANTEKS FACEBOOK PAGE 30
WARRANTY PHANTEKS warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period; when given normal, proper and intended usage. If a product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, PHANTEKS will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with same product or similar product. The replacement product assumes the remaining warranty of the original product or 30 days, whichever provides longer coverage for the customer. Duration of warranty: 1. Fans - 5 years 2. I/O Ports - 2 years 3. Fan Hub -2 years 4. LED Lighting - 2 years 5. Buttons - 2 years 6. Chassis - 5 years 7. Front and Top Panels - 5 years Please check www.phanteks.com/warranty for more information. 31
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